The Athens Post

Sulphur Springs, Rhea County.—This deservedly popular watering place is now open for the reception of visitors, under the charge of W. S. Green. Since last season, large additions have been made to the buildings, and there are ample and handsomely furnished rooms and apartments sufficient to accommodate comfortably a hundred and fifty guests. In addition to the two Sulphur Springs, a beautiful fountain has been erected in front of the Hotel, which is supplied from a large spring of the purest limestone water. The proprietors have expended a large amount of money to render the place attractive and to afford accommodations to all who may wish to visit them. Of the medicinal virtues of the waters it is unnecessary for us to speak—they have been thoroughly tested by persons who have visited them in almost the last stages of disease, and who have left them restored to robust health. In fact, there can be no doubt of their healthful and curative properties; and if necessary certificates to that effect from persons who have sought and found speedy relief there, could be procured.

As we have before remarked, these Springs are situated in the Tennessee valley, within a few miles of the Cumberland Range, and in a delightful and healthy region, and they offer inducements to persons in pursuit of health, and solid recreation during the hotter months, which no other watering place within our knowledge affords.

The distance from Athens—the nearest and best point at which to leave the railroad—is 28 miles. A line of Daily Hacks between this point and the Springs commenced running last Tuesday. The road traverses a rich and interesting section of country, and passengers are assured of a safe, comfortable and speedy transit.